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title: "Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16800 1986"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Submariner Date"
reference: "16800"
price: 8695
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1986
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-submariner-date-16800-transitional-1986"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/8be648a6e2452719b37350a0d2697357.png"
updated: "2026-05-22"
---

# Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16800 1986

## Price

**£8,695** (Finance available from £818.05/month)

## Description

This 1986 Rolex Submariner Date 40mm is a highly collectible dive watch crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a black dial with luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands and the signature date display at 3 o’clock. Finished with a black aluminium bezel and Oyster bracelet.The Submariner reference 16800 is a significant transitional model in Rolex history, bridging vintage and modern Submariner design. It introduced sapphire crystal and improved water resistance while retaining classic vintage proportions, making it especially desirable among collectors.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box and papers.
Ref: 16800



## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16800 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | 30/01/1986 |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Serial | 9000739 |
| Model | Submariner Date |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | Yes |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | Oyster |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 18 |
| Keywords | Submariner Date, Submariner 40mm, 16800, Rolex Submariner, Rolex vintage |

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